South Asian weddings are known for being lavish affairs. Often taking place over three days, hundreds of friends and family come from near and far to celebrate with the bride and groom.
Bolton Excellency is one of the grandest venues of its kind in Greater Manchester, with one hall fit for 1,200 guests and others capable of seating hundreds.
Due to current government restrictions, these stunning, epic rooms are now limited to 15 people. No weddings have been held at the venue since the initial lockdown in March and Nusrat Khan, who runs it alongside her husband, said the impact has been huge.
She said: "It has affected us massively but I think people don't really understand that so many businesses are linked onto the venue - cars, florists,.
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